Fulham’s Fredericks to miss Owls trip

Fulham have announced that defender Ryan Fredericks will miss the Saturday’s trip to face Sheffield Wednesday.

The 22-year-old was signed from Bristol City in the summer and made his debut as a substitute in last weekend’s win over Blackburn Rovers – but has picked up a knock since. The injury has ruled him out of any action at Hillsborough.

When asked Fulham manager Kit Symons said: “Ryan will not be fit.”

Before adding: “He’s had a slight issue that’s been rumbling on for a little bit of time and it sort of flared up a little when he came on on Sunday. We fitness tested him today and it’s not quite right.”

“We’re trying to let that settle down – it’s nothing bad at all, it’s something he’s had pre-existing that’s been rumbling on so we’ll use this time now to let it settle down completely and, touch wood, get him 100 per cent fully fit”

“There’s a couple of slight niggles. Shaun hurt his toe in training the other day so he’s not been able to train today. Niko came off at the end of training looking a bit sore, so we’re waiting to get assessments on them” Symons stated.